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Donor of the Month

Barnes and Noble
March 2007
Donor of the Month

For their enthusiastic support of literacy and generosity to our public schools, The Public Education Foundation selected Barnes and Noble as Donor of the Month for March 2007.

Throughout the months of November and December, Southern Nevada’s Barnes and Noble stores chose The Public Education Foundation’s literacy initiative, Clark County READS, as the recipient of their annual book drive.  Because of the enthusiasm of the Barnes and Noble staff and the generosity of shoppers, more than 4,000 new books were collected and are now being enjoyed in classrooms throughout the Clark County School District.

In February, the books were delivered to Clark County READS’ book distribution center by Barnes and Noble staff.  Several new teachers were invited and given the first chance to select as many of the new books that would fit into a large, brown, paper shopping bag to take back to their classrooms.

At various times during the year, Clark County READS invites new teachers to the center to stock up on books for their classrooms.  Many of the books donated to the center are gently used children’s books. 

“The Barnes and Noble donation definitely enhanced our selection of new books,” said Curtis Jones, Clark County READS program manager.  “Our new teachers are so appreciative when they get the opportunity to shop for free books – new or used – for their classrooms.  This large selection of beautiful new books for them to choose from is a treat and very exciting for the teachers.”

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